Oh yeah — 24! Fox has set a Nov. 23 air date for the two-hour movie that will bridge the gap between Days 6 and 7. Filmed partially on location in South Africa, the "prequel" finds Jack Bauer battling an international crisis (yea!), while back home, the United States prepares to inaugurate a new president.

"We're excited about the prequel because it explores Jack's complex emotional state of mind and still has all the signature excitement and suspense that fans have come to expect from 24," says executive producer Howard Gordon. "Shooting in South Africa affirms everyone’s commitment to making this season especially memorable for our fans."

The plan for Day 7, which was first detailed many months and one long strike ago, seems rather intact, with all of the new or returning cast members still on board. That includes (spoiler alert) Carlos Bernard (as Tony Almeida), Cherry Jones (President Allison Taylor), Colm Feore (First Gentleman Henry Taylor), John Billingsley (security specialist Michael Latham) and "FBI agents" Janeane Garofalo, Annie Wersching, Jeffrey Nordling and Rhys Coiro. Chloe and Bill are still around, too, though CTU isn't.

Lost? Did someone say Lost?? I love that show. Well, except for S2 and the first half of S3, which were crap, but overall, this show is truly great. My goodness. I knew there was a reason why I liked this board.

Thanks puddin. Appreciate you posting the the clips and believe it or not, it played without stopping! Had to fiddle with it at first. Just kept hitting the play button. Guess it finally decided it better play.

Next episode: Sun, Nov 23 8:00 PM24: Redemption NewJack is working at a school in Africa, where he is asked to prevent a warlord from drafting children into his marauding militia. At home, a new president (Cherry Jones) is inaugurated, and a new villain (Jon Voight) exacerbates an international crisis.

Sun, Jan 118:00 PM Day 7: 8:00 AM-9:00 AM/9:00 AM-10:00 AM NewSeason 7 opens with Jack Bauer on trial in Washington, D.C., and the return of Tony Almeida, who is involved in a national-security breach. New president Allison Taylor (Cherry Jones) must deal with the threat without CTU, which has been disbanded. Janis Gold: Janeane Garofalo.

Mon, Jan 128:00 PM Day 7: 10:00 AM-11:00AM/11:00 AM-12:00 PM NewJack is released from his Senate subcommittee hearing to help with the domestic threat and the investigation into former colleague Tony Almeida. Meanwhile, President Taylor must deal with the ramifications of the unrest in Sangala.

Mon, Jan 199:00 PM Day 7: 12:00PM-01:00PM NewJack Bauer works with the FBI and President Taylor as the terror threat escalates, and the First Gentleman pursues his own agenda.

Last year's Hollywood writers' strike meant fans of Fox's '24' went more than a year and a half without the world-saving adventures of Kiefer Sutherland's Jack Bauer. So, does season 7, which premieres in four hours of action-packed drama spread across two nights (Jan. 11 and 12, 8PM), prove to be worth the wait? You bet your ticking time clock it does, and to drop some teaser intel on season 7 -- and refresh your memory on a few blasts from the past -- here's our A-to-Z guide to all things '24.' -- By Kimberly Potts

More info LINKS at the site: TV Squad's early look at '24' season 7 | 12 Questions With: Carlos Bernard

Today's episodes were set ups for tomorrow. I do believe they'll get better.

Yeah that.

They had quite a lot of action imo & i really enjoyed the show. The white house stuff is neccessary for some background for the action happening outside the House. Now if CTU returns, remember who Jack is. He's the GUY who operates undercover as directed by the Prez. At least that's my understanding.

I agree that the first ep was to set up for future eps. Monday night will probably have more action, but there will still be the setting up stuff.

The show was another sit-on-the-edge-of-your-seat to me! Loved it!

I want Chloe baaakkk! She will be, but wonder if she'll be there as a permanent or just makes short appearances?